Department of Human Services

Enroll in Health Beginnings Plus

If you are a pregnant Pennsylvanian who is enrolled in Medicaid, Healthy Beginnings Plus can help you have a healthy, supported pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum period.

Get Support Through Your Pregnancy

Healthy Beginnings Plus helps pregnant women on Medicaid have a healthy experience through their pregnancy.

Healthy Beginnings Plus can provide you with:

  • Education and parenting classes
  • Breastfeeding and nutritional support
  • Mental health support
  • Referrals to other resources

If you’re enrolled in Medicaid, you can work with a Healthy Beginnings Plus provider – no special application is needed. Call your county assistance office to enroll in Medicaid.

Find a Healthy Beginnings Plus Provider

If you’re enrolled in Medicaid, you can see a Healthy Beginnings Plus provider.

Eligibility

Healthy Beginnings Plus is available to Medicaid-enrolled Pennsylvanians who are pregnant. If you are eligible for or already covered through Medicaid, you can get support through Healthy Beginnings Plus!

 

Apply for Medicaid

You can apply online, in-person, on the phone, or through the mail.

Apply Online

Use our quick, easy, and secure COMPASS website.

Apply Online

Apply by Telephone

Call the Consumer Service Center for Health Care Coverage at 1-866-550-4355 

1-866-550-4355

Apply In-Person

Your local county assistance office (CAO) have professionals that will help you apply.

Find You County Assistance Office 

Apply by Mail

Download, fill out, and print a paper application then send it to your local County Assistance Office.

Download a form (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

No! If you are enrolled in Medicaid, you can choose to see a Healthy Beginnings Plus provider.

You should start seeing a provider as early in your pregnancy as possible so you have time to use the classes and supportive resources.

Beyond normal prenatal and postpartum care, Healthy Beginnings Plus helps pregnant people feel empowered and ready for their child to be born. You can access:

  • Delivery and parenting classes;
  • Nutrition and breast feeding support;
  • Social supports by connecting with other pregnant people;
  • and more!

You’ll also work with a care coordinator who can help you navigate questions or concerns you have during your pregnancy.

Contact Healthy Beginnings Plus

If you’re pregnant and interested in Healthy Beginnings Plus, learn more about how it can help you have a healthy pregnancy.

Find a Provider

Find a Healthy Beginnings Plus provider near you.

Find a local provider

Managed Care Organization

Your Medicaid managed care organization can help connect you to additional pregnancy and parenting supports.

PA Medicaid Managed Care Directory

Related Services

If you are a pregnant Pennsylvanian who wants to enroll in Healthy Beginnings Plus, but you are not yet enrolled in Medicaid, you can complete your application now.